Dark and Stormy Halloween Cocktail Recipe
This spooky twist on the classic Dark and Stormy blends dark rum, spicy ginger beer, and fresh lime juice for a bold, fizzy drink perfect for Halloween. Add blackberries or dry ice for extra festive flair!
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Muddler (optional, for blackberries)
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Strainer (if muddling or shaking)
- Tongs (for garnish or dry ice)
- Small plate (for rimming with black sugar, optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum Gosling’s Black Seal Rum recommended
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
- 4 oz spicy ginger beer Barritt’s recommended
- Ice cubes enough to fill glass
- Lime wedge or lime wheel for garnish
- 2-3 blackberries optional, for color and garnish
- Black sugar optional, for rimming the glass
- 1/4 oz simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- Small piece of dry ice optional, for fog effect—handle with care
Instructions
- Rim a highball glass with lime and dip into black sugar for a spooky effect (optional).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add lime juice and blackberries (if using), then muddle lightly.
- Pour in the dark rum and optional simple syrup.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine without losing the fizz.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and blackberries on a pick.
- Carefully add a small piece of dry ice for fog, if desired (do not drink until fully dissolved).
- Serve immediately while chilled and fizzy.